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Poll: Should Waikato have a medical school?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

It's been pitched before - a bid for a medical school in our region was made by the University of Waikato and Waikato DHB in 2016.

The idea has been put on hold and brought back to life before.

Now a new dean of health at the university has renewed the push and has backing from a city councillor.

Do you think Waikato should have a medical school?

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Should Waikato have a medical school?
  • 91.9% Yes
    91.9% Complete
  • 4.3% No
    4.3% Complete
  • 3.2% Not sure
    3.2% Complete
  • 0.5% Other - tell us what in the commments
    0.5% Complete
186 votes
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